Welcome to the Online interactive Risk Assessment tools (OiRA)

The OiRA project is a European-wide initiative lead by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in partnership with National authorities (Ministries, Labour Inspectorates, OSH institutes, etc.) and EU/National Sectoral Social Partners (employers' and employees' organisations).

What is OiRA (Online Interactive Risk Assessment)?

OiRA stands for Online Interactive Risk Assessment. It is a web-based tool that allows you to perform a health and safety risk assessment of your workplace.

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Who is the OiRA tool for?

OiRA can be used by anyone wishing to assess health and safety-related risks that might exist in their workplace.

However, OiRA is designed to be of most value to smaller businesses.

OiRA is designed specifically to support them in assessing the risks at work and helping them to produce a documented risk assessment including an action plan tailored to the business's requirements.

What do I have to do?

There are four main stages to complete in the assessment process:

Preparation: This gives you an overview of the particular assessment you are about to begin and can allow you to further customise the assessment to the specific nature of your business.

Identification: OiRA will present a series of potential health and safety hazards or problems that could exist in your workplace. By answering the statements/questions with either yes or no, you state if such hazards or problems are present. You can also decide to leave a question unanswered and thus put it on hold to be answered at a later stage.

Evaluation: Here you will be able to determine the level of risk attached to each of the items you identified as 'need to be addressed' in the 'Identification' stage.

Action Plan: In the fourth stage of the assessment you can decide what steps you will take to address the risks you have identified previously and what resources this might require. Based on this, a report will be automatically produced in the next step.

How long will it take?

It's impossible to say how long an assessment will take in general as the tools differ according to sectors and countries.

However, you can spend whatever time you have available on an assessment and then return to it when convenient to pick up from the same point you left off.

Why do I have to register?

The first thing you will be asked to do when you begin your first risk assessment is to create an OiRA account - this is a simple and quick process.

Registering allows you to simply log in at any time to continue previous assessments or to start new ones.

You have to make sure to be in possession of a printed, accurate and up-dated risk assessment (at any time).

Do I need to prepare?

You do not need any kind of specific preparation to start using the tool, however you should take some time to think about who is going to carry out the risk assessment, how workers are going to be involved in the process, etc.

Tools developed at Member State level

OiRA tools put at the disposal of small and micro-companies in multiple European languages. To access the tools, click on the relevant link, create your own account (no confirmation is needed) and start your risk assessment

The apparently routine activities of the Real Estate Agencies, in fact, pose hazards and harbor risks from many different sources. Besides the traditional ones, related to office work, risks may also ... Read more

The apparently routine activities of the Real Estate Agencies, in fact, pose hazards and harbor risks from many different sources. Besides the traditional ones, related to office work, risks may also arise from contacts with various clients and viewing and visiting sites, including ones under construction. Finally yet importantly, there exist risks related to road accidents and to exposure to biological agents, sometimes present in already occupied properties.In line with the above-said characteristics of the activity, this OiRA tool allows to evaluate the risks inherent in the business in a user-friendly manner and to set appropriate measures for their elimination / minimization.

The apparently routine activities of the Real Estate Agencies, in fact, pose hazards and harbor risks from many different sources. Besides the traditional ones, related to office work, risks may also ... Read more

The tool is designed for companies in the veterinary medicinal sector and covers activities such as diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, preventive measures and related service activities.The ... Read more

The tool is designed for companies in the veterinary medicinal sector and covers activities such as diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, preventive measures and related service activities.The veterinary sector is characterized by many risk factors such as: manual handling of loads and live loads, injury arising from aggressive animals, work with cutting and piercing objects and tools, biological agents and other. Covered are also factors of the working environment: microclimate, lighting, non-ionising and optical radiation, ionising radiation in the working environment. Included are psychosocial risks and organizational factors such as the work and rest regime.The tool begins with identification of the hazards, assesses the level of the risk and leaves flexibility because of the wide variety in the sector. That enables the end-users to choose the most appropriate preventative actions to eliminate or reduce risks. Users are encouraged to implement the proposed preventive measures for each identified risk.The tool is an easy way to improve the working conditions of the persons employed in the veterinary sector.

The tool is designed for companies in the veterinary medicinal sector and covers activities such as diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, preventive measures and related service activities.The ... Read more

This tool prepares employers and workers for an occupational safety and health risk assessment. It helps to identify risks and to set up a plan of measures to prevent possible damages and protect the ... Read more

This tool prepares employers and workers for an occupational safety and health risk assessment. It helps to identify risks and to set up a plan of measures to prevent possible damages and protect the health of workers. It consists of five modules: organising and implementing measures of occupational safety, information on working conditions, tasks of hairdressers, skin protection etc. included. An introduction on the main principles of fire safety is also included. If there are any other risks that are not specified in this tool, they can be added by the user. A final report can be saved and printed as a document of a risk assessment as well as a plan of measures if it is needed.

This tool prepares employers and workers for an occupational safety and health risk assessment. It helps to identify risks and to set up a plan of measures to prevent possible damages and protect the ... Read more

The tool is intended for companies operating in the printing sector and covers printing on paper (books, stationery, advertising materials, newspapers, etc.). Prepress, bindings and other finishing ... Read more

The tool is intended for companies operating in the printing sector and covers printing on paper (books, stationery, advertising materials, newspapers, etc.). Prepress, bindings and other finishing works are not dealt with.
The tool considers the risks, typical for the main processes, related to the use of machinery and equipment, storage of large volumes of raw materials and production, loading and unloading operations, internal transport, manual handling of loads, etc. Addressed are also topics related to the factors of the working environment: microclimate, illumination, noise, dust and toxic agents in the working environment. Psychosocial risks and work organization are also covered.
The tool is an easy way to improve the working conditions of the workers in the printing sector.

The tool is intended for companies operating in the printing sector and covers printing on paper (books, stationery, advertising materials, newspapers, etc.). Prepress, bindings and other finishing ... Read more

This tool is intended for companies working in road transport. This sector is characterized by multiple risk factors such as: traffic accidents, work in awkward postures for long hours, fatigue, work ... Read more

This tool is intended for companies working in road transport. This sector is characterized by multiple risk factors such as: traffic accidents, work in awkward postures for long hours, fatigue, work at height, moving heavy objects etc. The tool starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk. It allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risks. Users are encouraged to implement the proposed preventive measures for each risk identified. The tool includes tips on ergonomics, work organization, personal protective equipment, and many more. These solutoins are meant to reduce traffic accidents, reduce the load for the back and joints, as well as to introduce the main principles of fire protection etc. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions for workers in road transport. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool is intended for companies working in road transport. This sector is characterized by multiple risk factors such as: traffic accidents, work in awkward postures for long hours, fatigue, work ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA bakeries, the potential risks associated with the bakers ' sector have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies need to be more ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA bakeries, the potential risks associated with the bakers ' sector have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. These risks are for example related to slips and trips, farinose, risks related to the customer, etc. The OIRA Bakery tool is the result of an intensive collaboration between the employers ' and trade unions ' organisations in the bakery sector, Foodo (food industry adviser) and SPF Emploi.

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA bakeries, the potential risks associated with the bakers ' sector have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies need to be more ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA bakeries, the potential risks associated with the bakers ' sector have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies need to be more ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA bakeries, the potential risks associated with the bakers ' sector have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. These risks are for example related to slips and trips, farinose, risks related to the customer, etc. The OIRA Bakery tool is the result of an intensive collaboration between the employers ' and trade unions ' organisations in the bakery sector, Foodo (food industry adviser) and SPF Emploi.

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA bakeries, the potential risks associated with the bakers ' sector have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies need to be more ... Read more

The tool covers practically all aspects of the activities related to landscaping and maintenance of green areas. They form a wide variety, including elements of the classical plant production and ... Read more

The tool covers practically all aspects of the activities related to landscaping and maintenance of green areas. They form a wide variety, including elements of the classical plant production and forestry, and they are usually performed in an urban environment. Structurally, the risk assessment addresses three priority lines; working environment, machinery and work processes, presented in separate modules.

The tool covers practically all aspects of the activities related to landscaping and maintenance of green areas. They form a wide variety, including elements of the classical plant production and ... Read more

This tool is intended for companies which perform construction works indoors. This sector is characterised by multiple risk factors, including work at height, hand injuries, different types of dusts, ... Read more

This tool is intended for companies which perform construction works indoors. This sector is characterised by multiple risk factors, including work at height, hand injuries, different types of dusts, various harmful effects of chemical substances, noise, work in awkward postures and heavy object lifting and moving. It starts with the identification of hazards and it assesses the level of risk, allowing end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce the risk(s). The tool also includes tips on ergonomics, work equipment and personal protective equipment. These allow employees to protect themselves from accidents resulting from falls from heights and, at the same level, to reduce the load for the back and joints, as well as to introduce the main principles of fire protection and so on. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions for workers in the construction sector and its use can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool is intended for companies which perform construction works indoors. This sector is characterised by multiple risk factors, including work at height, hand injuries, different types of dusts, ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It is always very important to assess the risks and take appropriate preventive and control measures to avoid accidents and health problems. This tool helps identify and evaluate working conditions in small commercial shops. Questions are grouped by topic and advice is given to improve workplace conditions.

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It is always very important to assess the risks and take appropriate preventive and control measures to avoid accidents and health problems. This tool helps identify and evaluate working conditions in car repair establishments and painting garages. Questions are grouped by topic and advice is given to improve workplace conditions.

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It is always very important to assess the risks and take appropriate preventive and control measures to avoid accidents and health problems. This tool helps identify and evaluate working conditions in restaurants and coffee shops. Questions are grouped by topic and advice is given to improve workplace conditions.

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It is always very important to assess the risks and take appropriate preventive and control measures to avoid accidents and health problems. This tool helps identify and evaluate working conditions in small tourist accommodations. Questions are grouped by topic and advice is given to improve workplace conditions.

Safety and health and risk prevention at work are not only legal obligations but also a business necessity. They safeguard and protect workers' safety and health and the viability of the business. It ... Read more

This tool is for companies that manufacture plastic products like polyurethane, composite plastic products, polystyrene foam products, thermoplastic products and recycle plastic waste. The main ... Read more

This tool is for companies that manufacture plastic products like polyurethane, composite plastic products, polystyrene foam products, thermoplastic products and recycle plastic waste. The main hazards in this sector are moving parts of equipment, manual handling, biological risk factors, dangerous chemicals, noise and electricity. In order to minimise these risks, it is important to use work equipment in good condition, to use safety signs, to ensure proper ventilation, to use personal protective equipment and to train workers.

This tool is for companies that manufacture plastic products like polyurethane, composite plastic products, polystyrene foam products, thermoplastic products and recycle plastic waste. The main ... Read more

This tool is for companies that carry out sewing, cutting and ironing services.The main hazards of these activities are electricity, manual handling, sharp tools, long-term seating work, slips, ... Read more

This tool is for companies that carry out sewing, cutting and ironing services.The main hazards of these activities are electricity, manual handling, sharp tools, long-term seating work, slips, falls, trips and uncomfortable work tables. In order to minimise these risks, the key preventive measures are training, job re-placement, knowledge of ergonomic principles, breaks, maintenance of equipment and so on.

This tool is for companies that carry out sewing, cutting and ironing services.The main hazards of these activities are electricity, manual handling, sharp tools, long-term seating work, slips, ... Read more

Health and safety cannot be ignored in the furniture production. The negative effects of technologies on workers' lungs, fingers, ears, eyes and so on must be minimised by providing adequate ... Read more

Health and safety cannot be ignored in the furniture production. The negative effects of technologies on workers' lungs, fingers, ears, eyes and so on must be minimised by providing adequate training, supervision and safety equipment. Health hazards include exposure to wood dust, dangerous chemicals, noise, unguarded machinery, non-ergonomic handling procedures and fire/explosion.

Health and safety cannot be ignored in the furniture production. The negative effects of technologies on workers' lungs, fingers, ears, eyes and so on must be minimised by providing adequate ... Read more

This tool aims to inform workers about the risks to which they are exposed as hairdressers and help them learn to avoid future health problems. This tool helps to identify and assess the working ... Read more

This tool aims to inform workers about the risks to which they are exposed as hairdressers and help them learn to avoid future health problems. This tool helps to identify and assess the working conditions in hair salons. Questions are grouped by subject and provide advice for improvement.

This tool aims to inform workers about the risks to which they are exposed as hairdressers and help them learn to avoid future health problems. This tool helps to identify and assess the working ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool 'OiRA Cleaning', the potential risks associated with the cleaning industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool 'OiRA Cleaning', the potential risks associated with the cleaning industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. These risks are for example related to slips and trips, cleaning at height, the client and os on. 'OiRA Cleaning' is the result of intensive collaboration between FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue, the CSC, the FGTB and the UGBN.

During the development of the Belgian tool 'OiRA Cleaning', the potential risks associated with the cleaning industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool 'OiRA Cleaning', the potential risks associated with the cleaning industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool 'OiRA Cleaning', the potential risks associated with the cleaning industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. These risks are for example related to slips and trips, cleaning at height, the client and so on. 'OiRA Cleaning' is the result of intensive collaboration between FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue, the CSC, the FGTB and the UGBN.

During the development of the Belgian tool 'OiRA Cleaning', the potential risks associated with the cleaning industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their ... Read more

Slips and trips accidents, violence of all types, back pain and other work-related health problems lead to private security guards being victim of work-related accidents or reporting temporarily ... Read more

Slips and trips accidents, violence of all types, back pain and other work-related health problems lead to private security guards being victim of work-related accidents or reporting temporarily inactive for certain periods of time. This is not a favourable situation for private security guards, private security companies and customers. Private security guards are involved in preventing all types of risks and in serving the security of people, premises, processes and goods. Hence, necessaries measures must be taken to guarantee their own health and safety. This OiRA tool has been developed based on the tool of the EU agreed with EU sectorial social partners.

Slips and trips accidents, violence of all types, back pain and other work-related health problems lead to private security guards being victim of work-related accidents or reporting temporarily ... Read more

This tool deals with companies within the cleaning services sector. The main difficulty of these companies is that employees must clean the offices of other companies and therefore, it is more ... Read more

This tool deals with companies within the cleaning services sector. The main difficulty of these companies is that employees must clean the offices of other companies and therefore, it is more difficult to assess all risks at their workplaces. The tool is focused on the hazardous works, including working at heights during the cleaning of the big windows, the use of chemicals at work and so on. The tool can also be used by companies which have their own employees/cleaners.

This tool deals with companies within the cleaning services sector. The main difficulty of these companies is that employees must clean the offices of other companies and therefore, it is more ... Read more

This tool is intended for mining and quarrying companies, especially for those who perform their activity in mineral surfaces and extractive industries. It includes mandatory modules like the risk ... Read more

This tool is intended for mining and quarrying companies, especially for those who perform their activity in mineral surfaces and extractive industries. It includes mandatory modules like the risk factors, including explosion and fire risks, and also risks associated to heavy equipment (excavators, dredgers, tractors, sifting machines and so on) which can be activated according to the works in the quarries. This tool includes works like the falling of trees and bushes in the quarries.

This tool is intended for mining and quarrying companies, especially for those who perform their activity in mineral surfaces and extractive industries. It includes mandatory modules like the risk ... Read more

In most hairdressing salons, everything is geared around the client. Sometimes hairdressers disregard their own health, leading to health problems such as hairdresser eczema or wrist, neck and ... Read more

In most hairdressing salons, everything is geared around the client. Sometimes hairdressers disregard their own health, leading to health problems such as hairdresser eczema or wrist, neck and shoulder complaints. This often forces them, even while still very young, to abandon the profession. "OiRA peluquerías" has been developed taking as an example "OiRA Hairdressers" tool, which has been developed under the supervision of the social dialogue partners: Coiffure EU (employers) and UNI Europa Hair and Beauty (trade unions). The content is based on European legislation and particularly on the provisions of the European framework agreement on the protection of occupational health and safety in the hairdressing sector.

In most hairdressing salons, everything is geared around the client. Sometimes hairdressers disregard their own health, leading to health problems such as hairdresser eczema or wrist, neck and ... Read more

The tool OiRA is meant for butchers and meat processing plants. With OiRA we identify the risks that come with the work place and working environment. OiRA tool for butchers look at cutting, ... Read more

The tool OiRA is meant for butchers and meat processing plants. With OiRA we identify the risks that come with the work place and working environment. OiRA tool for butchers look at cutting, grinding, saws, knives, cold rooms, etc. Included are also psychological risks that come with butchering livestock and harder physical work. The butcher is often exposed to unsuitable micro climate strains like cold, heat, noise, vibrations, unsuitable lighting, etc. Butchers work is also physically hard, because of all the standing, carrying and pushing around heavy objects. The usual injuries are cuts, bruises, and burns from machinery. The employee can get hurt by livestock, or get an infection (biological risk). Work with food requires hygiene, cleaning and frequent disinfection. The purpose of online tool OiRA for butchers is to inform the employees about dangers and how to avoid them. OiRA tool encourages employees to collaborate with employers, report their thoughts, proposals/initiatives how to improve working place, and sharing advices with others.

The tool OiRA is meant for butchers and meat processing plants. With OiRA we identify the risks that come with the work place and working environment. OiRA tool for butchers look at cutting, ... Read more

Tool OiRA meant for car service includes service maintenance work, repair, and cleaning of vehicles. Work usually takes place in remote workshops or in services of car manufacturers and craftsmen. In ... Read more

Tool OiRA meant for car service includes service maintenance work, repair, and cleaning of vehicles. Work usually takes place in remote workshops or in services of car manufacturers and craftsmen. In addition to usual tools this particular OiRA tool also consider risk within the car body shop activities, work with clients, and field work – car-tow service. From counted working tasks come many risks for workers that are connected with: work in nature (microclimate, dust, noise, paint and fuel fumes), dealing with vehicles, work with elevators, work with dangerous substances, etc. The purpose of online tool OiRA for car services is, for the employer and employee to be reminded of risk, danger and proposes of eliminate these risks. OiRA tool encourages employees to collaborate with employers, report their thoughts, proposals/initiatives how to improve working place, and sharing advices with others.

Tool OiRA meant for car service includes service maintenance work, repair, and cleaning of vehicles. Work usually takes place in remote workshops or in services of car manufacturers and craftsmen. In ... Read more

The tool is meant for indoor painters and façade workers, with tasks like painting walls and ceilings, painting of carpenter products, setting wallpapers and insulation, decoration of advertisement ... Read more

The tool is meant for indoor painters and façade workers, with tasks like painting walls and ceilings, painting of carpenter products, setting wallpapers and insulation, decoration of advertisement spaces and boards, primary protection of products: wood against moist and decay, metal against rust. They work with gear/equipment like paintbrushes, cutting tools, etc. Inside, the risk is drought. Outside, painters and façade workers are exposed to the weather based risks. They often can't avoid filth, foul smell, and toxic paint fumes. Work is usually done standing up or on a ladder. That makes additional risks. The work can be one person or a group, often with longer working hours. The danger is working with toxic substances. The purpose of the online tool OiRA for painters and façade workers is for employees and employers to remind each other of dangers, collaborate, and give each other advice to make a safer workplace for employees.

The tool is meant for indoor painters and façade workers, with tasks like painting walls and ceilings, painting of carpenter products, setting wallpapers and insulation, decoration of advertisement ... Read more

The catering sector is distributed throughout the country and it is mainly made of micro and small companies. This sector has a significant economic and employment importance, especially in the more ... Read more

The catering sector is distributed throughout the country and it is mainly made of micro and small companies. This sector has a significant economic and employment importance, especially in the more touristic areas or in those where the concentration of economic activity is greater. This tool deals with the main hazards/risks in the various work areas, from food reception to the dining room, through the kitchen and canopy. It also addresses the problems associated with emergencies, as well as the structural/environmental hazards/risks and occupational safety and health management in the restaurant. The tool allows an assessment of existing risks, suggests measures to be implemented to control these risks and produces an action plan that users can adopt in order to manage health and safety in their restaurant.

The catering sector is distributed throughout the country and it is mainly made of micro and small companies. This sector has a significant economic and employment importance, especially in the more ... Read more

Working in offices has a wide scope and covers companies from the tertiary sector, as well as from the secondary sector and even the primary sector. This tool deals, among others, with the main ... Read more

Working in offices has a wide scope and covers companies from the tertiary sector, as well as from the secondary sector and even the primary sector. This tool deals, among others, with the main hazards/risks in the various work areas; from standing or sitting postures to the use of computers, printers/photocopiers and guillotines. It also addresses the psychosocial and stress risks to which workers might be exposed, the problems associated with emergencies, as well as structural/environmental hazards/risks and occupational safety and health management. The tool allows an assessment of existing risks, suggests measures to be implemented to control these risks and produces an action plan that users can adopt in order to manage health and safety in their office.

Working in offices has a wide scope and covers companies from the tertiary sector, as well as from the secondary sector and even the primary sector. This tool deals, among others, with the main ... Read more

The automotive repair sector is distributed throughout the country and it is mainly made of micro and small companies. It is also a sector very relevant in economic and employment terms. This tool ... Read more

The automotive repair sector is distributed throughout the country and it is mainly made of micro and small companies. It is also a sector very relevant in economic and employment terms. This tool covers the main hazards/risks in the various work areas, including reception, auto mechanics, work on the bodywork, tire replacement and service station. It also addresses the problems associated with emergencies, as well as structural/environmental hazards/risks and occupational safety and health management in the company. The tool allows an assessment of existing risks, suggests measures to be implemented to control these risks and produces an action plan that users can adopt in order to manage health and safety in their company.

The automotive repair sector is distributed throughout the country and it is mainly made of micro and small companies. It is also a sector very relevant in economic and employment terms. This tool ... Read more

This OiRA tool includes the usual work of electrician. Work space of electrician is specific. Work is done outside or in the building, where inside conditions depend on the object being operated. ... Read more

This OiRA tool includes the usual work of electrician. Work space of electrician is specific. Work is done outside or in the building, where inside conditions depend on the object being operated. Electrician work encompasses several phases from basic wiring to final assembly. When the tasks are carried out in the unoccupied building, electrician is often exposed to a severe cold and draught. Electrician is exposed to a several risks such as burns caused by electricity, extreme low temperatures, repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, working on heights, chances of eye injury due to the flying objects, slips, falls, dangerous goods and toxic biological substances due to the animal feces. The purpose of the online tool OiRA for painters and façade workers is for employees and employers to remind each other of dangers, collaborate, and give each other advice to make a safer workplace for employees.

This OiRA tool includes the usual work of electrician. Work space of electrician is specific. Work is done outside or in the building, where inside conditions depend on the object being operated. ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist cooks to do their job safely. Cooks and chefs spend most of the day on their feet, and it is often necessary to lift and carry heavy bags or ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist cooks to do their job safely. Cooks and chefs spend most of the day on their feet, and it is often necessary to lift and carry heavy bags or boxes of ingredients. The commercial kitchen is full of sharp blades and dangerously hot surfaces, so both cuts and burns are commonplace. During a busy shift the floors can become slippery from grease or moisture, creating a slipping hazard. Many of the powerful cleansers, grease cutters and sanitizers used in the industry are toxic and corrosive, presenting health risks of their own when used incorrectly. The cooks are exposed to a wide range of threats such as mechanical hazards (cutting and needle stick injuries), burns, threats of electrocution, etc. An interactive OiRA tool intended for cooks which comprises a basic description of kitchens, encourages cooperation between employees and employers and significantly contributes to improvements in the workplace and working environment.

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist cooks to do their job safely. Cooks and chefs spend most of the day on their feet, and it is often necessary to lift and carry heavy bags or ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist tyre repair workers to do their job safely. One of the primary tasks of the tyre repair workers are to prepare the car for safe driving, ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist tyre repair workers to do their job safely. One of the primary tasks of the tyre repair workers are to prepare the car for safe driving, including tyre repairs, montages and changing the tubes and tires, as well as balancing wheels. Work tasks contain a selection of tasks, from tire-wheel assembly and disassembly to tire balancing, as well as repair of damaged tires and rims. Workers are exposed to sudden tire cracks or explosions, carrying heavy loads and so on. An interactive OiRA tool intended for tyre repair workers which comprises a basic description of the tyre repair shops, encourages cooperation between employees and employers and significantly contributes to improvements in the workplace and working environment.

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist tyre repair workers to do their job safely. One of the primary tasks of the tyre repair workers are to prepare the car for safe driving, ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist parquet workers to do their job safely. Parquet workers tasks relate to the flooring laying and other floor coverings made of wood and wooden ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist parquet workers to do their job safely. Parquet workers tasks relate to the flooring laying and other floor coverings made of wood and wooden materials. A parquet worker uses a number of tools and equipment such as hammers, saws, rotating drums and the circular grinding machines and a vacuum cleaner which all pose several risks. An interactive OiRA tool intended for parquet workers comprises a basic description of hazards in the workplace. It encourages cooperation between employees and employers and significantly contributes to improvements in the workplace and working environment.

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist parquet workers to do their job safely. Parquet workers tasks relate to the flooring laying and other floor coverings made of wood and wooden ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist metalworkers to do their job safely. Metal workers are exposed to different hazards like mechanical hazards, extreme temperatures (liquid ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist metalworkers to do their job safely. Metal workers are exposed to different hazards like mechanical hazards, extreme temperatures (liquid metal), recurring tasks, lifting heavy loads, the dangers of airborne particles, the risk of electrocution, frequent slips and falls. They are exposed to the hazardous substances and biological agents. An interactive OiRA tool for metalworkers comprises a basic description of the risks to which metal workers are exposed during their work. With this and the proposed measures to reduce risks, the OiRA tool for metal workers encourages cooperation between employees and employers. This OiRA tool was designed to promote health in the workplace, with the combined efforts from employers, workers and society as a whole to improve the health and well-being in the workplace. Employers are responsible for its implementation.

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist metalworkers to do their job safely. Metal workers are exposed to different hazards like mechanical hazards, extreme temperatures (liquid ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist those who have a legitimate need to access and/or work on a roof to do so safely. Roofers' basic work activity is to cover roofs with various ... Read more

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist those who have a legitimate need to access and/or work on a roof to do so safely. Roofers' basic work activity is to cover roofs with various roofing materials. Their work varies depending on whether they cover the roof on anew building, which is still under construction, or they replace the roof on an existing building. The main risk to which the roofers are constantly exposed is to fall off the roof. An interactive OiRA tool for roofers comprises a basic description of the risk posed to the roofer. With this and the proposed measures to reduce the risk, the OiRA tool encourages cooperation between employees and employers. The OiRA tool for roofers brings the description and identification of the general risks involved in carrying loads, working at heights, on job sites documents for work and so on. Additional modules are about working at heights and roof treatment while working at height, roof work, work on the roof with a slopes greater than 60° and the roofs with the non-load bearing roof structures.

This risk assessment has been produced in order to assist those who have a legitimate need to access and/or work on a roof to do so safely. Roofers' basic work activity is to cover roofs with various ... Read more

This generic OiRA tool is intended to micro and small companies from all the sectors. If your sector (organisation) has a sector-specific OiRA tool, use your sector specific OiRA tool. This generic ... Read more

This generic OiRA tool is intended to micro and small companies from all the sectors. If your sector (organisation) has a sector-specific OiRA tool, use your sector specific OiRA tool. This generic OiRA tool will allow you to assess the occupational risks in your business. The questions are grouped by subject / topic and tips are provided to help you improve your work environment. It includes, for instance, preventive measures on topics like occupational health and safety in general, design requirements, physical work, hazardous substances, hazardous situations.

This generic OiRA tool is intended to micro and small companies from all the sectors. If your sector (organisation) has a sector-specific OiRA tool, use your sector specific OiRA tool. This generic ... Read more

The butchers sector usually experiences work related risks factors and illnesses, mainly as a result of the use of knives, sharp instruments, cutting machines, manual load transport, workers' ... Read more

The butchers sector usually experiences work related risks factors and illnesses, mainly as a result of the use of knives, sharp instruments, cutting machines, manual load transport, workers' movements on slippery floors, exposure to low temperatures, as well as various harmful biological agents.The OiRA tool is intended for micro and small enterprises in this sector primarily. The use of the tool by businesses is expected to shape the health and safe conditions at the workplace, to improve the level of protection for workers, as well as to support the efficiency and competitiveness of the industry at the same time.

The butchers sector usually experiences work related risks factors and illnesses, mainly as a result of the use of knives, sharp instruments, cutting machines, manual load transport, workers' ... Read more

Occupational risks in the catering services industry are mainly associated with physically demanding work, prolonged standing and static postures, repetitive movements of the upper limbs and manual ... Read more

Occupational risks in the catering services industry are mainly associated with physically demanding work, prolonged standing and static postures, repetitive movements of the upper limbs and manual transport of loads. It is also associated with working in kitchens with hot surfaces, using knives, sharp instruments, cutting machine, workers' movements, and slippery floors. Other risks at the workplace are associated with long working hours and over exposure to high and low temperatures, high levels of noise, chemical cleaners and various harmful biological factors. The psychosocial risks due to increasing work demands, irregular schedules and regular contact with customers are also very important. The OiRA tool is intended primarily for micro and small enterprises in the sector. The use of the tool by businesses is expected to shape the health and safe conditions at the workplace, to improve the level of protection for workers, as well as to support the efficiency and competitiveness of the industry at the same time.

Working conditions in the dry cleaning sector are generally good, but employees often suffer from musculoskeletal problems due to the transport of heavy objects or because they have to work in ... Read more

Working conditions in the dry cleaning sector are generally good, but employees often suffer from musculoskeletal problems due to the transport of heavy objects or because they have to work in unsuitable work postures or during long working hours. Other serious problems are mainly related to the exposure to relatively high temperatures, solvents and other chemicals used in the cleaning or dyeing processes, or moving parts while handling special cleaners, ironing, packing or sorting and storage of various weave types and related household.The OiRA tool is intended primarily for micro and small enterprises in the sector. The use of the tool by businesses is expected to contribute to shape the health and safe conditions at the workplace, to improve the level of protection for workers, as well as to support the efficiency and competitiveness of the industry at the same time.

Working conditions in the dry cleaning sector are generally good, but employees often suffer from musculoskeletal problems due to the transport of heavy objects or because they have to work in ... Read more

Seafaring still belongs to one of the most dangerous occupations worldwide. Risk assessment as a cornerstone in risk management has been widely introduced by internationally operating shipping ... Read more

Seafaring still belongs to one of the most dangerous occupations worldwide. Risk assessment as a cornerstone in risk management has been widely introduced by internationally operating shipping companies. In contrast, small and micro sized shipping enterprises operating in coastal areas often have no systematic approach to occupational health and safety management. In order to tackle this challenge the “SHIPSAN-ACT – Joint Action” has developed this OiRA tool on maritime transport.The Risk Assessment Tool was structured into ten modules. Based on two general modules dealing with the general approach to safety and health on board (“Occupational Safety and Health Management” and “General Hazards on Board”), six modules cover relevant areas of the ship (“Working on the Bridge”, “Working on the Deck and Cargo Decks”, “Working in the Engine Room”, “Working in the Galley”, “Living Accommodation” and “Working in the ships offices”). Two extra modules were created to treat specific topics (“Dealing with Emergencies” and “Vulnerable Working Groups”). The OiRA tool for Maritime Transport can be used by anyone wishing to assess health and safety-related risks that might exist in their workplace on a ship.

Seafaring still belongs to one of the most dangerous occupations worldwide. Risk assessment as a cornerstone in risk management has been widely introduced by internationally operating shipping ... Read more

This tool is intended to companies engaged in car repair and car maintenance activities. This sector is characterized by multiple risk factors such as: working in car pits, hand injuries, welding ... Read more

This tool is intended to companies engaged in car repair and car maintenance activities. This sector is characterized by multiple risk factors such as: working in car pits, hand injuries, welding spray and various harmful effects of chemical substances, noise, dust, work in awkward postures, heavy object lifting and moving, etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Do not forget to implement the proposed preventive measures! The tool includes tips on ergonomics, work equipment, personal protective equipment, etc. They allow employees to protect from accidents resulting from slipping, reduce the load for the back and joints, as well as to introduce the main principles of fire protection and so on. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions for workers in car repair shops. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool is intended to companies engaged in car repair and car maintenance activities. This sector is characterized by multiple risk factors such as: working in car pits, hand injuries, welding ... Read more

This tool is intended to accommodation companies, such as hotels and guest houses. In these companies there are different risk factors - different washing and cleaning tasks, work in uncomfortable ... Read more

This tool is intended to accommodation companies, such as hotels and guest houses. In these companies there are different risk factors - different washing and cleaning tasks, work in uncomfortable positions as cleaning guest rooms and deck beds, night work and working on holidays period, direct contact with (including frustrated drunk existing) customers, etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Do not forget to implement the proposed preventive measures! This tools includes tips on easy job placement work in kitchens, ideas for reducing the load on housemaids, fire and evacuation organization, etc. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions for workers in guest houses and hotels. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool is intended to accommodation companies, such as hotels and guest houses. In these companies there are different risk factors - different washing and cleaning tasks, work in uncomfortable ... Read more

This tool is intended to beauty salons establishments having to deal with many different occupational risk factors - contact with customers, inadequate lighting and microclimate, work in awkward ... Read more

This tool is intended to beauty salons establishments having to deal with many different occupational risk factors - contact with customers, inadequate lighting and microclimate, work in awkward postures, repetitive movements, nail fungal exposure, frequent contact with water and wet items, etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Do not forget to implement the proposed preventive measures! The tool includes tips on how to protect employees from burns, to reduce the load of the spine and joints, it also includes an introduction on the main principles of fire safety and on how to prevent damage to the skin hand. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions in beauty salons. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool is intended to beauty salons establishments having to deal with many different occupational risk factors - contact with customers, inadequate lighting and microclimate, work in awkward ... Read more

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tool cover among ... Read more

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tool cover among other things the technical elements in relation to set, rigging and stage; the special elements, stunts and artistic performance activities on the stage; the chemical and hazardous substances used in special effects; frequent high noise levels; and the presence of an audience. Considering these risks, it's clear that a sector-specific risk assessment is vitally necessary to prevent accident and injury. There are two different OiRA tools, one focusing on productions and the other on venues. The Live Performance Venue Tool is focused on venues such as opera houses, theaters, etc. that are hosting different productions.

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tool cover among ... Read more

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tool cover among ... Read more

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tool cover among other things the technical elements in relation to set, rigging and stage; the special elements, stunts and artistic performance activities on the stage; the chemical and hazardous substances used in special effects; frequent high noise levels; and the presence of an audience. Considering these risks, it's clear that a sector-specific risk assessment is vitally necessary to prevent accident and injury. There are two different OiRA tools, one focusing on productions and the other on venues. The Live Performance Productions Tool also includes the cooperation between the production and the different venues hosting productions when going on tour.

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tool cover among ... Read more

This tool is intended for road transport companies of packaged goods: the content is based on the INRS brochure "Road freight transport, guide for risk assessment" (ED 6095). It was developed jointly ... Read more

This tool is intended for road transport companies of packaged goods: the content is based on the INRS brochure "Road freight transport, guide for risk assessment" (ED 6095). It was developed jointly by prevention organizations (INRS, CARSAT ...) and actors from the sector (professional organizations ...).

This tool is intended for road transport companies of packaged goods: the content is based on the INRS brochure "Road freight transport, guide for risk assessment" (ED 6095). It was developed jointly ... Read more

This tool is intended for traditional restaurants: the content is based on the INRS brochure "Traditional catering, occupational risk prevention" (ED 880). It was developed jointly by prevention ... Read more

This tool is intended for traditional restaurants: the content is based on the INRS brochure "Traditional catering, occupational risk prevention" (ED 880). It was developed jointly by prevention organisations (INRS, CARSAT ...) and actors from the sector (professional organisations ...).

This tool is intended for traditional restaurants: the content is based on the INRS brochure "Traditional catering, occupational risk prevention" (ED 880). It was developed jointly by prevention ... Read more

This tool is intended for car and heavy load vehicles repair. It includes optional modules: Mechanics / Bodywork / trucks which can be activated according to the company's business. It was developed ... Read more

This tool is intended for car and heavy load vehicles repair. It includes optional modules: Mechanics / Bodywork / trucks which can be activated according to the company's business. It was developed jointly by prevention organizations (INRS, CARSAT ...) and actors from the automotive repair sector (professional organizations ...).

This tool is intended for car and heavy load vehicles repair. It includes optional modules: Mechanics / Bodywork / trucks which can be activated according to the company's business. It was developed ... Read more

This tool is intended for small businesses from the non-food retail sector. It was developed jointly by prevention organizations (INRS, occupational health services ...) and actors from the non-food ... Read more

This tool is intended for small businesses from the non-food retail sector. It was developed jointly by prevention organizations (INRS, occupational health services ...) and actors from the non-food trade (professional organizations ...).

This tool is intended for small businesses from the non-food retail sector. It was developed jointly by prevention organizations (INRS, occupational health services ...) and actors from the non-food ... Read more

This online tool allows small Horeca companies to assess the risks for the well-being faced by employees at work. OiRA Horeca is the result of an intensive collaboration between the workers' and ... Read more

This online tool allows small Horeca companies to assess the risks for the well-being faced by employees at work. OiRA Horeca is the result of an intensive collaboration between the workers' and employers' organisations of the Horeca sector, Horeca Fund, Prevent and the FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue.

This online tool allows small Horeca companies to assess the risks for the well-being faced by employees at work. OiRA Horeca is the result of an intensive collaboration between the workers' and ... Read more

This online tool allows small Horeca companies to assess the risks for the well-being faced by employees at work. OiRA Horeca is the result of an intensive collaboration between the workers' and ... Read more

This online tool allows small Horeca companies to assess the risks for the well-being faced by employees at work. OiRA Horeca is the result of an intensive collaboration between the workers' and employers' organisations of the Horeca sector, Horeca Fund, Prevent and the FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue.

This online tool allows small Horeca companies to assess the risks for the well-being faced by employees at work. OiRA Horeca is the result of an intensive collaboration between the workers' and ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA Wood, the potential risks associated with the timber industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA Wood, the potential risks associated with the timber industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. These risks are for example related to exposure to noise and dust (wood), and the use of hazardous products. OiRA Wood is the result of intensive collaboration between FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue, the CSC, the CTIB (the Technical Centre for Wood Industry), the FBCIB (Belgian Federation of Timber Import Trade), Fedustria (Belgian Federation of the textile industry, wood and furniture), the FGTB, the NSF (National Federation of sawmills), the United Hout, Prevent (technical support), the UNEBO (National Union of Enterprises of Wood).

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA Wood, the potential risks associated with the timber industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need ... Read more

The first OiRA tool developed in Belgium was designed specifically for the hairdressing sector. It is the result of intense work and rewarding cooperation between workers’ and employers’ ... Read more

The first OiRA tool developed in Belgium was designed specifically for the hairdressing sector. It is the result of intense work and rewarding cooperation between workers’ and employers’ organisations in the hairdressing sector and the SPF ETCS. Prevent has also contributed its technological support.

The first OiRA tool developed in Belgium was designed specifically for the hairdressing sector. It is the result of intense work and rewarding cooperation between workers’ and employers’ ... Read more

The first OiRA tool developed in Belgium was designed specifically for the hairdressing sector. It is the result of intense work and rewarding cooperation between workers’ and employers’ organizations in the hairdressing sector and the SPF ETCS. Prevent has also contributed its technological support.

OiRA Construction has been developed for and by the construction sector. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as site work, subcontracting, the diversity of ... Read more

OiRA Construction has been developed for and by the construction sector. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as site work, subcontracting, the diversity of profiles of workers and activities, and special requirements in terms of security coordination. These risks are related to work done at height, exposure to noise, vibration and dust, the manual handling of loads and the use of hazardous products. OiRA Wood is the result of an intensive collaboration between FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue, Constructiv, the FGTB, the CGSLB, CCS, Bouwunie the Construction Confederation and FEMA.

OiRA Construction has been developed for and by the construction sector. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as site work, subcontracting, the diversity of ... Read more

OiRA Construction has been developed for and by the construction sector. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as site work, subcontracting, the diversity of ... Read more

OiRA Construction has been developed for and by the construction sector. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as site work, subcontracting, the diversity of profiles of workers and activities, and special requirements in terms of security coordination. These risks are related to work done at height, exposure to noise, vibration and dust, the manual handling of loads and the use of hazardous products. OiRA Wood is the result of an intensive collaboration between FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue, Constructiv, the FGTB, the CGSLB, CCS, Bouwunie the Construction Confederation and FEMA.

OiRA Construction has been developed for and by the construction sector. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as site work, subcontracting, the diversity of ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA Wood, the potential risks associated with the timber industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need ... Read more

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA Wood, the potential risks associated with the timber industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. These risks are for example related to exposure to noise and dust (wood), and the use of hazardous products. OiRA Wood is the result of intensive collaboration between FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue, the CSC, the CTIB (the Technical Centre for Wood Industry), the FBCIB (Belgian Federation of Timber Import Trade), Fedustria (Belgian Federation of the textile industry, wood and furniture), the FGTB, the NSF (National Federation of sawmills), the United Hout, Prevent (technical support), the UNEBO (National Union of Enterprises of Wood).

During the development of the Belgian tool OiRA Wood, the potential risks associated with the timber industry have been put under the microscope and have shown that companies and their workers need ... Read more

As the tanner deals with heavy machines and various chemicals, the tanning industry among other industries belongs to the potentially higher risk sectors regarding health and safety at the workplace. ... Read more

As the tanner deals with heavy machines and various chemicals, the tanning industry among other industries belongs to the potentially higher risk sectors regarding health and safety at the workplace. Wrong handling of machines can cause severe damage to the human body and improper handling of chemicals can create health hazards to humans. An inappropriate working environment can also increase sick leave and reduce motivation and commitment of workers.Therefore the Social Partners of the European Leather Industry, industriAll and COTANCE have developed an online tool to support small and medium sized tanners in particular in the proper management of occupational health and safety risks. The tool is meant as a reference to give valuable information and suggestions to perform a risk assessment for the tannery in order to minimise and eliminate health and safety risks. Implementation of the tool does not however ensure legal compliance with the respective national health and safety regulations. The tool has been developed at EU level and may serve as a basis when developing an OiRA leather and tanning tool at national level. This implies that specific changes are needed for national adaptions (e.g. national legislation). The tool is intended to raise awareness of health and safety issues in the tannery and give examples for good practices.

As the tanner deals with heavy machines and various chemicals, the tanning industry among other industries belongs to the potentially higher risk sectors regarding health and safety at the workplace. ... Read more

For the small-scale enterprises of the road transport is offered a web-based, cost-free and easy-to-use tool, OiRA (Online Interactive Risk Assessment) for the risk assessment at the workplace. The ... Read more

For the small-scale enterprises of the road transport is offered a web-based, cost-free and easy-to-use tool, OiRA (Online Interactive Risk Assessment) for the risk assessment at the workplace. The goal is to promote the safety culture of the companies in the road transport sector and also increase the systematic carry out of the risk assessment process. Good working environment secures the result!

For the small-scale enterprises of the road transport is offered a web-based, cost-free and easy-to-use tool, OiRA (Online Interactive Risk Assessment) for the risk assessment at the workplace. The ... Read more

Cleaning is a job to be implemented in all industries and in public places and business premises. In general, it means cleaning floors and other surfaces, including washing floors, dusting, ... Read more

Cleaning is a job to be implemented in all industries and in public places and business premises. In general, it means cleaning floors and other surfaces, including washing floors, dusting, vacuuming, polishing floors and work surfaces as well as other tasks, such as removing trash, waste water disposal and similar. Frequently, cleaning tasks take place outside regular working hours, including in the early morning, late evening or at night. Some cleaning operations are specialised only for cleaning windows, facades, industrial plants, means of transport (trains, planes, buses, etc), premises and equipment in health care and cleansing effects of disasters such as fires, floods and the like. Bsides, cleaning, slipping, stumbling, falls and similar are the most common causes of accidents at work. Workers are exposed to dangerous substances, the risk of electrical currents, manual handling of loads, stress, as well as violence by third parties and sexual harassment.

Cleaning is a job to be implemented in all industries and in public places and business premises. In general, it means cleaning floors and other surfaces, including washing floors, dusting, ... Read more

Due to a long-term standing work or incorrect sitting position, shop workers are often exposed to orthopedic injuries after only a few years of their professional practice. In the long term their ... Read more

Due to a long-term standing work or incorrect sitting position, shop workers are often exposed to orthopedic injuries after only a few years of their professional practice. In the long term their health might be affected by repetitive movements influenced by stacking items on the shelves and lifting heavy weights. Improper working techniques and a poor ergonomically designed working environment are among the factors that aggravate the already burdened occupations. The ongoing work with customers and psychosocial risks (excessive workload, shift work, poor communication, sexual harassment, violence, third parties adn so on) can often lead to employees' burnout or depression. The OiRA tool for shop workers deals with general and specific risks at work. This risk assessment contains proposed solutionsto reduce or eliminate the risks. All requirements, listed in the OiRA tool, are linked to legislation.

Due to a long-term standing work or incorrect sitting position, shop workers are often exposed to orthopedic injuries after only a few years of their professional practice. In the long term their ... Read more

Like any job, working in an office environment can be dangerous. Statistics show that even in offices many workers can be injured or get ill. Risks are mainly due to an inadequate working ... Read more

Like any job, working in an office environment can be dangerous. Statistics show that even in offices many workers can be injured or get ill. Risks are mainly due to an inadequate working environment, improperly installed work equipment and the like. Working with computer equipment is increasingly complex and often beyond normal working hours. This tool addresses the general risks at work in the office does not deal with various specific features which are associated with different working and organizational procedures.

Like any job, working in an office environment can be dangerous. Statistics show that even in offices many workers can be injured or get ill. Risks are mainly due to an inadequate working ... Read more

Bakers work in manufacturing facilities that produce bread, pastries, and other baked products. Bakers' work is demanding and relatively difficult. It is very often exposed to various dangers and ... Read more

Bakers work in manufacturing facilities that produce bread, pastries, and other baked products. Bakers' work is demanding and relatively difficult. It is very often exposed to various dangers and risks of rotating tools and moving parts, burns from cooking and heating liquids. Bakers work with their hands or fingers and are occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold while working outside or in cold storages. Work is continuously performed in artificial light at high temperatures and humid fluctuations with the presence of fine particles (flour, sugar powder) and excessive noise. The OiRA tool for bakers deals with general and specific risks at work. This risk assessment contains proposed solutions to reduce or eliminate the risks. All requirements, listed in the OiRA tool, are linked to legislation.

Bakers work in manufacturing facilities that produce bread, pastries, and other baked products. Bakers' work is demanding and relatively difficult. It is very often exposed to various dangers and ... Read more

The woodworking industry has one of the highest rates of accidents in the manufacturing sector. The reasons are largely the result of workers interacting with various sets of tools and equipment. ... Read more

The woodworking industry has one of the highest rates of accidents in the manufacturing sector. The reasons are largely the result of workers interacting with various sets of tools and equipment. Carpenter work requires normal physical and mental capability with an emphasis on skills of hands and fingers, muscle sensitivity and pressure sensation on feet, hands and fingers. Carpenters work with the coordination of hands and fingers and must be able to concentrate in dangerous situations with a rapid understanding and reaction to signals and sounds. Occasionally, they work at height and in forced positions. Because of the potential harm caused by excessive noise, dust, fumes, glues, paints, thinners and hardeners periodic medical check-ups are required. The OiRA tool for carpenters deals with general risks with an emphasis on chemical safety and the safety of work equipment - machinery and equipment (maintenance of machines, control systems, etc.). This risk assessment contains proposed solutions to reduce or eliminate the risks. All requirements, listed in the OiRA tool, are linked to legislation.

The woodworking industry has one of the highest rates of accidents in the manufacturing sector. The reasons are largely the result of workers interacting with various sets of tools and equipment. ... Read more

From the occupational safety and health perspective, working in the construction industry is among the most risky. The reasons are mainly based on the fact that the work is performed at the work ... Read more

From the occupational safety and health perspective, working in the construction industry is among the most risky. The reasons are mainly based on the fact that the work is performed at the work environment where the situation is constantly evolving in terms of both the performance of work activities, the number of participants, work at different levels (at height, excavations, tunnels), transport (horizontal, vertical) as well as in very changing weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, snow). During construction work, workers are exposed to health damage risks, such as diseases related to asbestos exposure, back pain, vibration disease (white finger syndrome), and skin ulcers due to the use of hazardous substances like cement. The OiRA tool for construction workers deals with general risks with an emphasis on chemical safety and the safety of work equipment, slipping, tripping, falls from heights, exposure to dangerous substances, the risk of electrical current, manual handling of loads, stress, violence and so on. This risk assessment contains proposed solutions to reduce or eliminate the risks. All requirements, listed in the OiRA tool, are linked to legislation.

From the occupational safety and health perspective, working in the construction industry is among the most risky. The reasons are mainly based on the fact that the work is performed at the work ... Read more

This tool deals with different types of companies within the food catering sector. It can be used by restaurants, bistros, cafes, bars etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses ... Read more

This tool deals with different types of companies within the food catering sector. It can be used by restaurants, bistros, cafes, bars etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eDon't forget to implement identified preventive measures! This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions of workers in catering sector. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool deals with different types of companies within the food catering sector. It can be used by restaurants, bistros, cafes, bars etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses ... Read more

A hairdresser's tasks are very diverse and can vary from cutting, colouring and styling hair, beards and mustaches. While carrying out their job, hairdressers use a plethora of accessories and tools ... Read more

A hairdresser's tasks are very diverse and can vary from cutting, colouring and styling hair, beards and mustaches. While carrying out their job, hairdressers use a plethora of accessories and tools made of different materials, including scissors, combs, hairbrushes, razors and hair cutting machines, hair winders, soaping brushes, sprayers, hair sprays, toilet water, shampoos, hair strengtheners and colours. Most hairdressers have a broad range of skills, but some others specialise in processes. Hairdressing work requires good physical skills. The OiRA tool for hairdressers deals with general risks with an emphasis on chemical safety and skin protection. This risk assessment contains proposed solutions to reduce or eliminate the risks. All requirements, listed in the OiRA tool, are linked to legislation.

A hairdresser's tasks are very diverse and can vary from cutting, colouring and styling hair, beards and mustaches. While carrying out their job, hairdressers use a plethora of accessories and tools ... Read more

The OiRA tool is intended to tackle drivers in the road traffic activities and to lead the employer through the basic occupational, safety and health requirements, including the choice of equipment - ... Read more

The OiRA tool is intended to tackle drivers in the road traffic activities and to lead the employer through the basic occupational, safety and health requirements, including the choice of equipment - truck, manipulating with cargo, safe driving and handling with documentation. This risk assessment contains proposed solutions to reduce or eliminate the risks. All requirements, listed in the OiRA tool, are linked to legislation.

The OiRA tool is intended to tackle drivers in the road traffic activities and to lead the employer through the basic occupational, safety and health requirements, including the choice of equipment - ... Read more

This tool deals with educational establishments where health and safety is related both to teachers and students. it starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it ... Read more

This tool deals with educational establishments where health and safety is related both to teachers and students. it starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Also included are tips for prevention of slips, trips and falls, reduction of voice overload and examples of good working postures to avoid back and joint pain. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions of teachers. Using this tool can contribute to keeping them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool deals with educational establishments where health and safety is related both to teachers and students. it starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it ... Read more

This tool deals with cleaning work. Cleaning is performed in different work environments in various kinds of buildings and territories. Therefore the types of risks to which cleaning workers are ... Read more

This tool deals with cleaning work. Cleaning is performed in different work environments in various kinds of buildings and territories. Therefore the types of risks to which cleaning workers are exposed are not only related to the specific job they are doing, but also caused by specific situations in the premises they work in. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Also included are tips for ergonomics, equipment, personal protective equipment etc. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions of workers employed in cleaning sector. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool deals with cleaning work. Cleaning is performed in different work environments in various kinds of buildings and territories. Therefore the types of risks to which cleaning workers are ... Read more

This tool deals with agriculture which can be characterized by a huge amount of various risk factors - contact with animals, work with heavy agricultural equipment, exposure to various chemicals, ... Read more

This tool deals with agriculture which can be characterized by a huge amount of various risk factors - contact with animals, work with heavy agricultural equipment, exposure to various chemicals, seasonal work, prolonged working hours etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Also included are tips for prevention of accidents related to work with animals, reduce workload on back and joints, implement fire safety principles and eliminate fall risks. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions of agricultural workers. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool deals with agriculture which can be characterized by a huge amount of various risk factors - contact with animals, work with heavy agricultural equipment, exposure to various chemicals, ... Read more

This tool deals with different types of shops. It can be used by rural single small shops in the countryside as well as so-called chain shops and shops located in big shopping malls. It starts with ... Read more

This tool deals with different types of shops. It can be used by rural single small shops in the countryside as well as so-called chain shops and shops located in big shopping malls. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it helps end-users to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Also included are tips for ergonomic workplaces, main principles of fire safety and evacuation, advice for manual lifting of heavy weights as well as safe principles working with cash and valuables in order to reduce thefts etc. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions of workers in shops. Using this tool can contribute to keep them healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool deals with different types of shops. It can be used by rural single small shops in the countryside as well as so-called chain shops and shops located in big shopping malls. It starts with ... Read more

The woodworking sector is considered as a high-risk sector of economic activities, because many accidents occur in this sector. This OiRA tool covers practically all possible activities and equipment ... Read more

The woodworking sector is considered as a high-risk sector of economic activities, because many accidents occur in this sector. This OiRA tool covers practically all possible activities and equipment that could be used in woodworking operations. It is important to remember that along with the complex wood processing equipment a variety of chemicals are used for wood coating. Employees may suffer from excessive noise, wood dust, handling, and use of dangerous chemicals, also the risk of the explosions. Therefore, this OiRA tool includes many effective preventive measures to eliminate or reduce risks.

The woodworking sector is considered as a high-risk sector of economic activities, because many accidents occur in this sector. This OiRA tool covers practically all possible activities and equipment ... Read more

This tool deals with office work. Examples of companies it covers are accountants and financial consultants, marketing and public relation advisors, architect offices, insurance companies etc. It ... Read more

This tool deals with office work. Examples of companies it covers are accountants and financial consultants, marketing and public relation advisors, architect offices, insurance companies etc. It starts with the identification of hazards and assesses the level of risk, then it allows endusers to choose the most suitable preventive actions to eliminate or reduce risk. Also included are tips for ergonomic workplaces, useful equipment etc. This tool is an easy way to improve working conditions of office workers. Using this tool can contribute to keep workers healthy, motivated and with good work ability.

This tool deals with office work. Examples of companies it covers are accountants and financial consultants, marketing and public relation advisors, architect offices, insurance companies etc. It ... Read more

This OiRA tool is suitable for small and medium-sized garages. Car repair work include a lot of different and dangerous working operations. Therefore, the workers are exposed to different risks which ... Read more

This OiRA tool is suitable for small and medium-sized garages. Car repair work include a lot of different and dangerous working operations. Therefore, the workers are exposed to different risks which are directly dependent on the working operations. This tool allows assess to the main risks in this sector of economic activity, such as body painting, body repair, welding and others. Thanks to this OiRA tool the workers are aware of all potential hazards at the workplace and know the preventive measures to reduce or eliminate the risk.

This OiRA tool is suitable for small and medium-sized garages. Car repair work include a lot of different and dangerous working operations. Therefore, the workers are exposed to different risks which ... Read more

Wholesale and retail sales of non-food products is a complex economic activity because a variety of lifting equipment for heavy loads is used in this sector and so on. This OiRA is developed ... Read more

Wholesale and retail sales of non-food products is a complex economic activity because a variety of lifting equipment for heavy loads is used in this sector and so on. This OiRA is developed specifically for those companies which carry out both wholesale trade in warehouses and retail sales in sales markets. It is obvious that the retail trade is a less dangerous activity, because lifting equipment are less frequently used. However, the manual handling of loads is classified as hazardous work and may affect the health of workers and the various spinal diseases because of the lifting heavy loads.

Wholesale and retail sales of non-food products is a complex economic activity because a variety of lifting equipment for heavy loads is used in this sector and so on. This OiRA is developed ... Read more

OiRA tool Working in offices includes practically all the possible work that can be performed in the office. This work may seem less dangerous because it does not include the dangerous technological ... Read more

OiRA tool Working in offices includes practically all the possible work that can be performed in the office. This work may seem less dangerous because it does not include the dangerous technological processes and dangerous equipment. However ergonomic risk factors are very important, because workers can suffer back and wrist pain due to bad body position during work. Also very important are psychosocial risk factors, such as stress at work and mobbing.

OiRA tool Working in offices includes practically all the possible work that can be performed in the office. This work may seem less dangerous because it does not include the dangerous technological ... Read more

In most hairdressing salons, everything is geared around the client. Sometimes hairdressers disregard their own health, leading to health problems such as hairdresser eczema or wrist, neck and ... Read more

In most hairdressing salons, everything is geared around the client. Sometimes hairdressers disregard their own health, leading to health problems such as hairdresser eczema or wrist, neck and shoulder complaints. This often forces them, even while still very young, to abandon the profession. "OiRA perruqueries" has been developed taking as an example "OiRA Hairdressers" tool, which has been developed under the supervision of the social dialogue partners: Coiffure EU (employers) and UNI Europa Hair and Beauty (trade unions). The content is based on European legislation and particularly on the provisions of the European framework agreement on the protection of occupational health and safety in the hairdressing sector.

In most hairdressing salons, everything is geared around the client. Sometimes hairdressers disregard their own health, leading to health problems such as hairdresser eczema or wrist, neck and ... Read more

Tanneries have important risks that must be controlled to ensure the protection of workers. These risks are of various types such as: the use of heavy machinery, the use of manual cutting tools or ... Read more

Tanneries have important risks that must be controlled to ensure the protection of workers. These risks are of various types such as: the use of heavy machinery, the use of manual cutting tools or chemicals during tanning and bleaching. Workers often have to manually manipulate skins and hides and the workplace and storage area is often wet. The European social partners in the field of leather and tanning, IndustriAll and COTANCE, developed this tool that has been adapted to Catalan, as support for small and medium companies.

Tanneries have important risks that must be controlled to ensure the protection of workers. These risks are of various types such as: the use of heavy machinery, the use of manual cutting tools or ... Read more

Work in the private security sector goes along with plenty of risks, such as slips, trips and falls and violence of all types lead to private security guards being victims of work-related accidents ... Read more

Work in the private security sector goes along with plenty of risks, such as slips, trips and falls and violence of all types lead to private security guards being victims of work-related accidents or reporting temporarily inactive for certain periods of time. This is not a favourable situation for private security guards, private security companies and customers. Private security guards are involved in preventing all types of risks and in serving the security of people, premises, processes and goods. Hence, necessary measures must be taken to guarantee their own health and safety. This OiRA tool has been developed based on the tool developed by the EU sectorial social partners (CoESS and UNI Europa).

Work in the private security sector goes along with plenty of risks, such as slips, trips and falls and violence of all types lead to private security guards being victims of work-related accidents ... Read more

Tanneries have important risks that must be controlled to ensure the protection of workers. These risks are of various types such as: the use of heavy machinery, the use of manual cutting tools or ... Read more

Tanneries have important risks that must be controlled to ensure the protection of workers. These risks are of various types such as: the use of heavy machinery, the use of manual cutting tools or chemicals during tanning and bleaching. Workers often have to manually manipulate skins and hides and the workplace and storage area is often wet. The European social partners in the field of leather and tanning, IndustriAll and COTANCE, developed this tool that has been adapted to Catalan, as support for small and medium companies.

Tanneries have important risks that must be controlled to ensure the protection of workers. These risks are of various types such as: the use of heavy machinery, the use of manual cutting tools or ... Read more

An educational establishment is an institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. This tool aims to help ... Read more

An educational establishment is an institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. This tool aims to help identify and assess the risks to which students and teachers are exposed in the educational establishments. Questions are grouped by subject and provide advice for improvement.

An educational establishment is an institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. This tool aims to help ... Read more

The active leisure sector comprises two sub-sectors - fitness and outdoors, and they are part of the broader sport sector. The fitness sector uses qualified instructors and trainers to deliver ... Read more

The active leisure sector comprises two sub-sectors - fitness and outdoors, and they are part of the broader sport sector. The fitness sector uses qualified instructors and trainers to deliver diverse, structured exercise programmes that help people of all ages and abilities to improve their health, muscle and cardiovascular endurance, coordination, balance, agility and flexibility. Fitness programmes also build a feeling of individual wellbeing that establishes and helps to maintain a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit. The outdoor sector uses outdoor related activities (mountain biking, canoe, rafting, horse riding, … etc.) as the basis of delivery of a recreational or personal development service. Outdoor providers do not generally offer competitions, which are therefore not included in the tool. The outdoor sector uses qualified instructors to deliver outdoor activities in a context of fun, recreation, tourism, outdoor learning or engagement with the natural environment. The tool does not cover high risk activities such as climbing, diving, surfing etc. since these were considered to be very specific and as such, need to go along with very specific health and safety measure, that couldn't be covered within the current approach. Aspects such as work performed outside normal working hours, part-time or temporary contracts, or volunteer work as well as free lancer work are included in the tool.

The active leisure sector comprises two sub-sectors - fitness and outdoors, and they are part of the broader sport sector. The fitness sector uses qualified instructors and trainers to deliver ... Read more

The professional sports sector comprises many sub-sectors, such as handball, basketball, cycling, football (to only name a few). This tool includes general statements on either indoor or outdoor ... Read more

The professional sports sector comprises many sub-sectors, such as handball, basketball, cycling, football (to only name a few). This tool includes general statements on either indoor or outdoor field sports, it further includes a section on water sports and on ice and snow sports. Beside covering a broad range of sports, the sector and accordingly the tool include a wide range of employmees, not only including athletes but also coaches, referees, office workers, receptionists, ticket sellers, security guards, caretakers, maintainance workers, gardeners, kitchen staff, bartenders, club managers, operations managers, supporting staff, and many more. All of these can be volunteers as well.

The professional sports sector comprises many sub-sectors, such as handball, basketball, cycling, football (to only name a few). This tool includes general statements on either indoor or outdoor ... Read more

Not-for-profit sports improve the quality of people's lives through exercise, fun and personal development. Not-for-profit sports is a part of the broader sport sector. The OiRA tool on ... Read more

Not-for-profit sports improve the quality of people's lives through exercise, fun and personal development. Not-for-profit sports is a part of the broader sport sector. The OiRA tool on not-for-profit sports sector covers activities being conducted by the following staff: Sport coaches & sport instructors and trainers, individually orientated and group wise orientated; sport managers; location managers and operational support (e.g. maintenance workers, caretakers, cleaners, grounds men, gardeners, food & beverage staff, receptionists, cashiers, ticket sellers, office workers, drivers, security guards). All the above workers can also be volunteers. Any sports club or person that represents a sports club is considered to be an 'employer'. In the not-for-profit sports sector the employers are often volunteers as well.Working at a not-for-profit sports organisation concerns the indoor facilities an outdoor activities (grounds), and sometimes travelling. Work is often performed outside normal working hours, frequently in the evening or at night and at weekends. The workers may be employed on part-time or temporary contracts, as a volunteer or may work as self-employed. Many instructors in the outdoor sport are freelancer either working for centers on contract or as self-employed.

The tool is a risk assessment tool for restaurants and canteens. The tool is designed for small and medium enterprises, for 50 employees and fewer. The tool is easy to use, free and open to all. The ... Read more

The tool is a risk assessment tool for restaurants and canteens. The tool is designed for small and medium enterprises, for 50 employees and fewer. The tool is easy to use, free and open to all. The tool sets out proposals and examples of improvements in the working environment. There are also references to laws and regulations and the number of images for explanation. The tool evaluates the risks for you and to write a final report. The tool has seven main sections. There are reception and storage resources, Kitchen, Catering and Services, raised and cleaning, Apparatus, Morale and Stress and safety efforts.

The tool is a risk assessment tool for restaurants and canteens. The tool is designed for small and medium enterprises, for 50 employees and fewer. The tool is easy to use, free and open to all. The ... Read more

The tool is a risk assessment tool for working in the office. The tool sets out proposals and examples of improvements in the working environment. There are also references to laws and regulations ... Read more

The tool is a risk assessment tool for working in the office. The tool sets out proposals and examples of improvements in the working environment. There are also references to laws and regulations and the number of images for explanation. The tool evaluates the risks and help creating a final report. The tool has four main sections: General, Environment and planning, Stress and ethics at the office and safety efforts.

The tool is a risk assessment tool for working in the office. The tool sets out proposals and examples of improvements in the working environment. There are also references to laws and regulations ... Read more

Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, public house (pub), or other location by an outside licensed and insured restaurant and /or catering ... Read more

Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, public house (pub), or other location by an outside licensed and insured restaurant and /or catering operation. Food is prepared, transported, set out and/or served by the vendor’s employees. This tool aims to help identify and assess the risks in which workers in the catering services are exposed. Questions are grouped by subject and provide advice for improvement.

Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, public house (pub), or other location by an outside licensed and insured restaurant and /or catering ... Read more

'OiRA Hairdressers' has been developed under the supervision of the EU social dialogue partners: Coiffure EU, employers, UNI Europa Hair & Beauty and trade unions. The content of the tool is based on ... Read more

'OiRA Hairdressers' has been developed under the supervision of the EU social dialogue partners: Coiffure EU, employers, UNI Europa Hair & Beauty and trade unions. The content of the tool is based on European legislation and particularly on the provisions of the European framework agreement on the protection of occupational health and safety in the hairdressing sector. This tool has been developed at EU level and may serve as a basis when developing an OiRA hairdressers tool at national level. This implies that specific changes will be needed for national adaptions. The solutions the tool offers are meant to be understood as suggestions.

'OiRA Hairdressers' has been developed under the supervision of the EU social dialogue partners: Coiffure EU, employers, UNI Europa Hair & Beauty and trade unions. The content of the tool is based on ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Emergency management and fire safety; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Physical and chemical factors in the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Emergency management and fire safety; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Physical and chemical factors in the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and high-risk equipment; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in confined areas; Work at a height; Welding operations; Work on packaging lines; Warehouses and handling operations; Factory transport; Transport activities: Supply of raw material and transportation of finished goods; Office work; Company laboratory control.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Emergency management and fire safety; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Physical and chemical factors in the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous chemicals; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and high-risk equipment; Warehousing and handling operations; Factory transport; Working with mechanical and motor-operated electric tools; Fire and welding operations; Outdoor work; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work at a height; Work in confined areas; Work in environment with gas hazards; Office work; Production of pig iron, steel and ferroalloys; Manufacture of products in the primary processing of steel; Manufacture of non-ferrous metals; Casting of metals.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Electrical safety; Fire safety of operating facilities. Actions for dealing with accidents and emergencies; Transportation and construction ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Electrical safety; Fire safety of operating facilities. Actions for dealing with accidents and emergencies; Transportation and construction ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Biological agents in the working environment; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and high-risk equipment; Welding operations; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in confined areas; Company laboratory control; Factory transport; Warehouses and handling operations; Working with hand tools; Office work; Transport activities: Supply of raw material and transportation of finished goods; Work in meat production and processing factories; Work in plants for processing poultry meat; Work in enterprises producing milk and dairy products; Grain processing and flour manufacture; Manufacture of bread and bakery products; Production of oils and fats; Preservation of food products.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Fitness and maintenance; Operation of locomotives and train sets; Operation of passenger-train carriages; Work in stations and servicing trains and ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Fitness and maintenance; Operation of locomotives and train sets; Operation of passenger-train carriages; Work in stations and servicing trains and manoeuvres; Loading and unloading of freight wagons; Actions in case of accidents, disasters and incidents; Psychosocial factors and working hours; Office work.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Fitness and maintenance; Operation of locomotives and train sets; Operation of passenger-train carriages; Work in stations and servicing trains and ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Workplaces and premises. Outdoor work; Factors of the working environment; Internal transport; Handling operations; OSH at warehousing; OSH at ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Workplaces and premises. Outdoor work; Factors of the working environment; Internal transport; Handling operations; OSH at warehousing; OSH at storage of hazardous chemicals and mixtures; Manual handling of loads; OSH at work with industrial trucks; OSH at work with lifting gear; Hazards of work with machinery and equipment; Electrical equipment and installations; Repair and maintenance of equipment; Emergency preparedness (Fire safety and emergency procedures).

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Workplaces and premises. Outdoor work; Factors of the working environment; Internal transport; Handling operations; OSH at warehousing; OSH at ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Buildings and flooring; Company transport; Emergency situations; Working conditions (i.e. factors of the working environment, such as microclimate, ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Buildings and flooring; Company transport; Emergency situations; Working conditions (i.e. factors of the working environment, such as microclimate, air quality, lighting, chemical and biological agents, noise); Work with raw hides and skins; Manufacture of footwear and other leather products; Use of knives; Use of machinery; Maintenance, replacement of parts and cleaning of the machines; Use and storage of chemicals; Office work; Organisation of the working time.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Buildings and flooring; Company transport; Emergency situations; Working conditions (i.e. factors of the working environment, such as microclimate, ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Emergency management and fire safety; Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; Work in explosive ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Emergency management and fire safety; Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in confined areas; Work at a height; Fire and welding activities; Work with hand tools; Outdoor work; Office work; Maintenance and handling of electrical installations and equipment; Work with asbestos containing materials; Work with lifting equipment near live parts; Works on pipelines for steam and hot water; Operation and maintenance of water facilities in power plants; Excavation work; Work with lifting equipment.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Emergency management and fire safety; Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; Work in explosive ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: Buildings and premises; Heating and ventilation; Factors of the working environment; Lifting equipment; Handling operations; Machinery and equipment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: Buildings and premises; Heating and ventilation; Factors of the working environment; Lifting equipment; Handling operations; Machinery and equipment; Maintenance and repair; Electrical devices and equipment; Fire safety and emergency procedures; Storage and transportation of raw materials and finished products; Preparation of raw materials and production supplies; Coating, rubberising and cutting fabric; Extruding rubber products; Making up pneumatic tyres; Making up technical rubber products; Curing of rubber products; Processing of materials for secondary use.

The tool covers the following modules: Buildings and premises; Heating and ventilation; Factors of the working environment; Lifting equipment; Handling operations; Machinery and equipment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation of machinery, facilities and work equipment; Work on the premises of the enterprise, as well as in streets and ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation of machinery, facilities and work equipment; Work on the premises of the enterprise, as well as in streets and adjacent areas; Manual handling of loads; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organizational aspects of the work; Psychosocial risks; Office work; Relationships with external firms and persons.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation of machinery, facilities and work equipment; Work on the premises of the enterprise, as well as in streets and ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Factors of the work process; Work equipment and machinery; High-risk equipment; Warehousing and handling operations; Factory transport; Working with mechanical and motor-operated electric tools; Welding operations; Work in explosive atmospheres; Sewing and upholstery work; Surface treatment of furniture; Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; Office work.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Buildings and flooring; Fire safety and emergency procedures; Electrical safety; Physical factors; Hazards caused by materials; Use and storage ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Buildings and flooring; Fire safety and emergency procedures; Electrical safety; Physical factors; Hazards caused by materials; Use and storage of chemicals; Working with a computer and plotter; Spreading and cutting; Sewing and finishing works; Heat treatment; Packaging and storage; Ergonomics; Maintenance work on machinery.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Chemical factors of the working environment; Physical factors of the working environment; Physical workload and work posture. Handling ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Chemical factors of the working environment; Physical factors of the working environment; Physical workload and work posture. Handling operations; Work at a height; Work in confined areas; Emergency preparedness (Fire safety and emergency procedures); Personal protective equipment; General requirements in the storage of chemicals and mixtures; Machinery hazards. High-risk equipment; Hazards at work with electrical equipment; Safety of industrial buildings, work premises and workplaces. Sanitary services; Main processes and equipment: Transportation of liquids. Gas compression. Agitation in liquid medium. Separation of heterogeneous gas mixtures. Separation of liquid heterogeneous mixtures. Heating and cooling. Condensation and evaporation. Absorption and adsorption. Distillation. Extraction. Drying. Crystallization; Handling of explosive substances; Handling of combustible substances; Handling of corrosive substances; Handling of oxidising substances; Handling of toxic substances; Handling of carcinogenic and mutagenic substances; Handling of compressed gases; Handling of pesticides.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Chemical factors of the working environment; Physical factors of the working environment; Physical workload and work posture. Handling ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; Work with hazardous substances; Biological agents in the working environment; Factors of the work process; Fixed work equipment and high-risk equipment; Operation of mobile agricultural machinery and self-propelled machinery; Warehouses and handling operations; Internal company transport; Outdoor activities; Work in explosive atmospheres; Work in greenhouses; Repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery, plant and motor vehicles; Working with mechanical, agricultural and motor-operated electric tools; Work with bees; Office work.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Work premises and flooring; Electrical safety; Emergency management and fire safety; Physical and chemical factors of the working environment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management in general construction work; Preparation for implementation of general construction work; Earth moving and excavation work; Construction of ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management in general construction work; Preparation for implementation of general construction work; Earth moving and excavation work; Construction of reinforced concrete structures; Construction of masonry; Installation of structures; Construction of building systems; Insulation and finishing work; Building transmission and distribution pipelines; Construction of roads and pedestrian areas; Work with machinery and mechanical equipment; Work at a height; Work in confined areas; Fire activities; Diving works; Manual handling of loads.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management in general construction work; Preparation for implementation of general construction work; Earth moving and excavation work; Construction of ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Driver's fitness and take over of the vehicle; Coupling and uncoupling of trailer; Work with drop-sides truck; Loading and unloading; Cargo ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Driver's fitness and take over of the vehicle; Coupling and uncoupling of trailer; Work with drop-sides truck; Loading and unloading; Cargo securing; Leaving the loading ramp; Driving; Arrival at the final destination; Maintenance and check up of vehicles; Psychosocial factors and working hours; Office work.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Driver's fitness and take over of the vehicle; Coupling and uncoupling of trailer; Work with drop-sides truck; Loading and unloading; Cargo ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation with machinery, plant and work equipment; Work on company premises and in streets and adjacent areas; Manual ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation with machinery, plant and work equipment; Work on company premises and in streets and adjacent areas; Manual handling of loads; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organisational aspects of the work; Psychosocial risks; Office work; Contacts with external firms and persons.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Sites and workplaces; Operation with machinery, plant and work equipment; Work on company premises and in streets and adjacent areas; Manual ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: Buildings and premises; Heating and ventilation; Factors of the working environment; Lifting equipment; Handling operations; Machinery and equipment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: Buildings and premises; Heating and ventilation; Factors of the working environment; Lifting equipment; Handling operations; Machinery and equipment; ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Operation of electrical equipment; Rules and regulations for fire safety and emergency procedures in the operation of the objects. Eradication ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Operation of electrical equipment; Rules and regulations for fire safety and emergency procedures in the operation of the objects. Eradication of accidents and emergencies; Internal transport; Operation of high-risk equipment; Traumatic injuries; Work equipment; Safe handling of items and products through the removal of shavings, cleaning of preforms and details, press treatment of metals; Handling coolants and lubricants; Painting of metal articles; Repair, maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment. Manual handling of loads; Welding operations; Administrative and management activities; Factors of the working environment; Dynamic physical workload and work posture; Mental and sensorineural (visual and/or auditory) loading; Work organisation; Work/rest schedule.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Operation of electrical equipment; Rules and regulations for fire safety and emergency procedures in the operation of the objects. Eradication ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Workplaces and work premises; Operation of machinery and equipment; Electrical equipment and installations; Handling operations; Noise and ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Workplaces and work premises; Operation of machinery and equipment; Electrical equipment and installations; Handling operations; Noise and ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work in an office and showroom; Workspaces and equipment; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Working with fuel and antifreeze; Physical ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work in an office and showroom; Workspaces and equipment; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Working with fuel and antifreeze; Physical workload; Working with hazardous substances; Psychosocial factors and working hours.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work in an office and showroom; Workspaces and equipment; Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; Working with fuel and antifreeze; Physical ... Read more

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tools cover among ... Read more

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tools cover among other things the technical elements in relation to set, rigging and stage; the special elements, stunts and artistic performance activities on the stage; the chemical and hazardous substances used in special effects; frequent high noise levels; and the presence of an audience. Considering these risks, it's clear that a sector-specific risk assessment is vitally necessary to prevent accident and injury. There are two different OiRA tools, one focusing on productions and the other on venues. The Live Performance Venue Tool is focused on venues such as opera houses, theaters, etc. that are hosting different productions.

The Live Performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tools cover among ... Read more

The live performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tools cover among ... Read more

The live performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tools cover among other things the technical elements in relation to set, rigging and stage; the special elements, stunts and artistic performance activities on the stage; the chemical and hazardous substances used in special effects; frequent high noise levels; and the presence of an audience. Considering these risks, it's clear that a sector-specific risk assessment is vitally necessary to prevent accident and injury. There are two different OiRA tools, one focusing on productions and the other on venues. The Live Performance Productions Tool also includes also the cooperation between the production and the different venues hosting productions when going on tour.

The live performance sector encompasses artistic productions and workplaces with a great diversity of elements to be considered in relation to occupational health and safety. The tools cover among ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work equipment; Safety during logging and other forestry activities; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organisational aspects of the ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work equipment; Safety during logging and other forestry activities; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organisational aspects of the work process; Psychosocial risks; Office work.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH policy; Work equipment; Safety during logging and other forestry activities; Fire safety; Factors of the working environment; Organisational aspects of the ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Sites and access to them; Technological premises; Factors of the working environment; Electrical safety; High-risk equipment; Work in confined ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Sites and access to them; Technological premises; Factors of the working environment; Electrical safety; High-risk equipment; Work in confined areas; Work at a height; Work in areas with an electromagnetic field; Manual handling of loads; Handling of chemicals; Office work; Shop work; Working in a call center; Vehicles; Psychosocial factors; Emergency; Occupational accidents; Health monitoring.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Sites and access to them; Technological premises; Factors of the working environment; Electrical safety; High-risk equipment; Work in confined ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Premises of the entity; Work equipment, installations and facilities; Work activities and work processes; Working environment; Work ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Premises of the entity; Work equipment, installations and facilities; Work activities and work processes; Working environment; Work organisation, relationships and social environment; Materials and products containing chemicals; Emergency preparedness.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Campus; Equipment, plants and facilities; Factors of the working environment; Chemicals; Working activities and work processes; Psychosocial ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Campus; Equipment, plants and facilities; Factors of the working environment; Chemicals; Working activities and work processes; Psychosocial factors; Emergency preparedness.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Campus; Equipment, plants and facilities; Factors of the working environment; Chemicals; Working activities and work processes; Psychosocial ... Read more

Some butchers sell their goods in specialized stores, commonly termed as butcher shops. Butchers at a butcher shop may usually perform secondary butchery to prepare fresh cuts of meat for sale. This ... Read more

Some butchers sell their goods in specialized stores, commonly termed as butcher shops. Butchers at a butcher shop may usually perform secondary butchery to prepare fresh cuts of meat for sale. This tool aims to help identify and assess the risks in which workers at a buchery store are exposed. Questions are grouped by subject and provide advice for improvement.

Some butchers sell their goods in specialized stores, commonly termed as butcher shops. Butchers at a butcher shop may usually perform secondary butchery to prepare fresh cuts of meat for sale. This ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Premises of the enterprise; Work equipment, plants and facilities; Used materials and products; Working environment; Work activities and work ... Read more

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Premises of the enterprise; Work equipment, plants and facilities; Used materials and products; Working environment; Work activities and work processes; Manual handling of loads; Work organisation, relationships and social environment; Emergency preparedness, including fire safety.

The tool covers the following modules: OSH Management; Premises of the enterprise; Work equipment, plants and facilities; Used materials and products; Working environment; Work activities and work ... Read more

An office is generally a room or other area where administrative work is done. The main purpose of an office environment is to support its occupants in performing their job. Work spaces in an office ... Read more

An office is generally a room or other area where administrative work is done. The main purpose of an office environment is to support its occupants in performing their job. Work spaces in an office are typically used for conventional office activities such as reading, writing and computer work. This tool aims to help identify and assess the risks in which workers in an office are exposed. Questions are grouped by subject and provide advice for improvement.

An office is generally a room or other area where administrative work is done. The main purpose of an office environment is to support its occupants in performing their job. Work spaces in an office ... Read more

This tool deals with general office cleaning. Office cleaning is performed in different work environments in various kinds of buildings. Therefore the types of risks to which cleaning workers are ... Read more

This tool deals with general office cleaning. Office cleaning is performed in different work environments in various kinds of buildings. Therefore the types of risks to which cleaning workers are exposed are also specific to the premises they work in. Should the risk assessment be carried out in offices located in specific premises like laboratories, hospitals, etc. additional risks would need to be considered (for instance exposure to biological risks, radiations, etc.). This tool has been developed at EU level and may serve as a basis when developing an OiRA cleaning tool at national level. This implies that specific changes are needed for national adaptions (e.g. national legislation). The solutions the tool offers are meant to be understood as suggestions.

This tool deals with general office cleaning. Office cleaning is performed in different work environments in various kinds of buildings. Therefore the types of risks to which cleaning workers are ... Read more

Private security guards are involved in preventing all types of risks and in serving the security of people, premises, processes, and goods. At the same time they are exposed to many risks, such as ... Read more

Private security guards are involved in preventing all types of risks and in serving the security of people, premises, processes, and goods. At the same time they are exposed to many risks, such as slips, trips and falls and violence of all types to only name the most frequent ones.The tool covers five different areas: commercial manned guarding, mobile patroling, event security, airport security and maritime security. The tool is highly adaptable and gives the choice to companies to repeat each of these areas for every single location/event where private security has been contracted. The tool has been developed by the EU social partners and needs to be adapted at country level to ensure that it includes the respective legislative information on national level.

Private security guards are involved in preventing all types of risks and in serving the security of people, premises, processes, and goods. At the same time they are exposed to many risks, such as ... Read more

This tool aims to inform workers about the risks to which they are exposed as hairdressers and help them learn to avoid future health problems. This tool helps to identify and assess the working ... Read more

This tool aims to inform workers about the risks to which they are exposed as hairdressers and help them learn to avoid future health problems. This tool helps to identify and assess the working conditions in hair salons. Questions are grouped by subject and provide advice for improvement.

This tool aims to inform workers about the risks to which they are exposed as hairdressers and help them learn to avoid future health problems. This tool helps to identify and assess the working ... Read more